Social media relations

Workshop aim

This workshop will provide practical insight into how journalists and news outlets use social media for their work and how public relations and communications professionals can engage with them on these platforms.

Note: Delegates are required to bring laptops/tablets with them on the day.

Who should attend?

Suitable for practitioners already familiar with social media platforms who would like to set up their communications team so that they can better engage with journalists and the audiences they interact with.

What to expect

practical exercises

group discussions

insight from a trainer who is a freelance journalist and blogger.

Workshop objectives

Participation in the workshop will provide you with the wherewithal to:

learn how newsrooms use social media in their journalism

understand best practice for online newsrooms

understand the changing media landscape

know how news outlets are adapting how they research, report and promote news and content

understand how journalists use social media and networking

learn how your communications can be developed so that they are social media friendly.